Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker

Position Type – FT Contract until June 30, 2026

Hours of Work per week - 40

Salary range: $45,413 to $52,885 per annum

Benefits: We offer generous group employee benefits which includes:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick and Float days)
• Access to employee perks and discounts

Union Position - This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services ("Strides Toronto") Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto's Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead and the HOPE Strategy across Toronto and One Stop Talk/Parlons Maintenant and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program across Ontario.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an existing vacancy for a full-time contract Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker. The Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker provides overnight supervision and support for clients as well as completing designated household tasks, administrative duties and contributing to operational tasks as requested to support the program.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Monitor children and youth while sleeping and ensure mental and physical safety.
• Client checks as determined by program and client needs (ex. Suicide watch).
• Support clients if they wake or need bed changing (enuresis) throughout the night.
• Household cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing and organizing and preparation for the following day.
• Complete required administrative duties. (e.g. complete nightly inspection sheet, sign off security checks).

THE "MUST HAVES"

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• Relevant education and experience – Diploma in relevant program.
• Experience in live-in treatment settings.
• Trained CPR/First Aid.
• Trained in Crisis Management.
• CYCP education would be an asset.
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE 'NICE TO HAVES'

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check and Broad Record Check
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
• Satisfactory completion of the Strides Toronto Health Assessment Form

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is February 5, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.